A/HRC/RES/26/30 United Nations General Assembly Distr.: General 15 July 2014 Original: English Human Rights Council Twenty-sixth session Agenda item 10 Technical assistance and capacity-building Resolution adopted by the Human Rights Council 26/30 Cooperation and assistance to Ukraine in the field of human rights The Human Rights Council, Guided by the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other relevant international human rights instruments, Bearing in mind relevant regional instruments, in particular the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, Recalling General Assembly resolution 68/262 of 27 March 2014 on the territorial integrity of Ukraine, Reaffirming its commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, Recalling that it is the primary responsibility of States to promote and protect all human rights and fundamental freedoms, Recalling also the Geneva Joint Statement on Ukraine of 17 April 2014 outlining initial concrete steps to de-escalate tensions and restore security for all citizens, and stressing the importance of its full implementation by all parties, Recalling further the statement made by the Secretary-General on 14 June 2014, in which he expressed concern at the violence in Eastern Ukraine and called for a solution through negotiation and dialogue, Acknowledging the commitment of the Government of Ukraine to promote and protect human rights, and recognizing the efforts made by the Government to strengthen democracy and the rule of law and protection of human rights, including by promoting an inclusive political dialogue that reflects the diversity of society and includes representation from all parts of Ukraine, Noting with serious concern the ongoing activities by illegal armed groups in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions with external support, which remain a major factor causing the worsening situation in the protection of human rights in these regions, GE.14-08376 (E) *1408376*